G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #29
Eug is right. Lubricants almost always make it worse.
Sometimes, you can take the fan assembly out and spray it real good with canned air to remove dust that has already accumula…
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G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #28
You shouldn't use lubricant sprays on the fans. They collect duct that much faster and get all gummed up cuz it all congeals. If you do indeed have a consistently squeaky fan, the …
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #27
Forgot to mention that my machine is a Rev. A Dual 2.0 as well. My brother's Dual 2.5 does not have any squeaking.
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #26
That would explain what it's intermittent since I'm sure the pump is continuous whereas the fan is probably not (at least speed variable).. I'll take some silicon spray to it if I…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #25
lol, take your PowerMac in to a radiator shop
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #24
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Originally Posted by jedi1yoda1
If it's defiantly a squeak (not a processor hiss) it's probably a fan. On of my front fans sounds exactly like a hamster wheel, it just ne…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #23
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Originally Posted by UnixMac
Exactly..
If it's defiantly a squeak (not a processor hiss) it's probably a fan. On of my front fans sounds exactly like a hamster whee…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #22
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Originally Posted by Socially Awkward Solo
Is it like a squeak squeak squeak?
Exactly..
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #21
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Originally Posted by Eug Wanker
Get it checked out.
It might just be a fan though or something.
Do you think it's that serious? I had just though that the "squeak…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #19
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Originally Posted by UnixMac
As a side note, I've been hearing the "hamster wheel" more and more lately inside my G5. I wonder if that's a early sign of failure of the p…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #20
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Originally Posted by UnixMac
As a side note, I've been hearing the "hamster wheel" more and more lately inside my G5. I wonder if that's a early sign of failure of the …
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #18
It would seem like at least one of the MacNN users would have already experienced a leak if this were possible over the short term (4 or so years). Cause stuff like this doesn't a…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #17
I would be more worried about sparks/fire.
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #16
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Originally Posted by tooki
*yawn*
Considering that Apple's AppleCare warranty goes to 3 years, I'm absolutely certain that they made a >3yr lifespan a design requirem…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #15
sounds like just about the right time frame to force an upgrade to G6's
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #14
I have not heard of a SINGLE report of a dual 2.5GHz leaking in the field.
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #13
Edit, I know...see me additions to my previous post.
Thanks for the nice pic...that's pretty cool looking.
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #12
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Originally Posted by Kristoff
Wow, now your thread-stalking me, aren't you?
So who was in this thread first?
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Just dying to jump down my throat…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #11
Wow, now your thread-stalking me, aren't you? Just dying to jump down my throat because you disagree with my assessment of the state of the power mac.
Show me what statistics you …
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #10
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Originally Posted by Kristoff
Most of the fluid used in those heat transfer devices (peltier) use a liquid that is volatile.
If it the small amount present did leak, it …
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #9
Yeah, I think it's FUD.
Most of the fluid used in those heat transfer devices (peltier) use a liquid that is volatile.
If it the small amount present did leak, it would most like…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #8
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Originally Posted by Socially Awkward Solo
damage to consumer's valuables or expensive carpets, which would leave the company exposted to potential lawsuits.]
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G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #7
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Originally Posted by Kristoff
wow....how odd.
I mean, what would cause it to spontaneously start leaking?
I mean.....really?
A hole
Sorry couldn't resist
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #6
wow....how odd.
I mean, what would cause it to spontaneously start leaking?
I mean.....really?
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #5
*yawn*
Considering that Apple's AppleCare warranty goes to 3 years, I'm absolutely certain that they made a >3yr lifespan a design requirement of the part.
tooki